LUNAR NODES ENTER AQUARIUS-LEO AXIS ON 27 JULY 2026

LUNAR NODES ENTER AQUARIUS-LEO AXIS 

The transiting nodes are reality checks on our soul path…

On July 27, the true Lunar Nodes will enter the Aquarius-Leo axis after having been in the Pisces-Virgo polarity since January 2025. So, the modality will change from Mutable (Water-Earth) to Fixed (Air-Fire). With the North Node transiting the sign of Aquarius this could be a good moment to refine your powers of persuasion and to teach others why diversity makes the world a better place and that there is no need to judge or fear those who hold different views to our own (in the area of your chart affected by the transit). However, remember, it may be difficult to leave behind arrogance and self-importance with the streak of bossiness that comes with them but this time, remember, it’s not all about you (South node in Leo).

In the house where the North Node will be transiting in your chart you will be able to note the area of opportunity where rewards and happiness can be found, likewise in the Leo area of your chart you may note vulnerability or sacrifice as you work through issues there.

The nodes progress approximately 3’ of arc each day and are normally in retrograde motion with various stationary and direct periods. The nodes regress backwards along the ecliptic and employ 18.6 years to complete a full orbit spending about 18 months in each sign.

The last time the transiting nodes were on the north node Aquarius-south node Leo axis was between December 2007 and June 2009.

What was happening in your life during that period?

North Node ruler Saturn in Aries stationed before turning retrograde only a few hours before the nodes changed sign so there will be additional caution added to any plans we might have for the future. The planet is in its fall in Aries so not functioning as well as it might. South node ruler is Sun in its own sign of Leo; it might initially seem so much easier and appealing to fall back on tried and tested habits and ways as you try again and again to defend your authority.

The Moon’s nodes, also known as the Dragon’s Head (North node) and the Dragon’s Tail (South node), are the points of intersection where the plane of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun crosses the Moon’s plane of orbit around the Earth. Since the orbit of the Moon has an inclination of 5° 09’ to the plane of the ecliptic, there are thus two nodes in the Moon’s orbit around the Earth.

Some modern astrologers describe the nodal axis as the “Axis of Fate” with the retrograde motion suggesting that present day happenings have their roots in the past, The North node represents the future and therefore we require some courage to enter unknown territory whilst the South node represents the past and the things we feel comfortable with. North node traits (our mission if you like) are to be cultivated and developed throughout our lifetime and events and opportunities that we meet during our existence push us (more or less gently) towards these qualities (the transiting nodal contacts to planets or angles in our birth chart). To learn about this mission you must first identify the position of the nodes in your natal chart. Nodal qualities are investigated by looking at the sign and house they occupy in your chart¹.

Astrologer Pat Geisler (author of The Plain Vanilla Astrologer) ascribes to the nodes, among other things: “the nodes can indicate fame, recognition, success and opportunity as well as disgrace and public humiliation.” Talking about nodal contacts in relationships she adds “the nodes are particularly responsible for the ‘knots and ties’ of relationships. All enduring relationships have strong nodal ties from one chart to the other.”

In the natal chart the North Node in contact with any planet (energy) shows the area (house) where growth and beneficial future developments may occur. South Node/planet contacts indicate that the individual is anchored to the past in that area (house) and energy (planet). In short: the North Node sees the exciting possibilities and the South Node understands the responsibility of change.

The transiting nodes highlight the matters of the house axis that they are moving through and take on the flavour of any planet or angle they come into contact with but they work as a pair, one is open to the future, the other harnessed to the past. Particularly important are their contacts with the ASC/DSC and MC/IC which can indicate life-changing events for you and these may occur on many levels, physical, emotional and spiritual but you may realise the effect they have had on your life only in hindsight.

So which area of your chart is now highlighted by the transit of the nodes? Where do you want to improve and where are you bogged down?

Bibliography

¹ For further reading about the nodes I suggest Celeste Teal’s book “The Lunar Nodes”, Llewellyn publications, Woodbury, MN, USA

Geisler P. (2013) “The Plain Vanilla Astrologer”, chapter 17, “The Moon’s Nodes” pp 99-104, ACS publications, Epping, NH, USA

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